Issue #12 of XXC Magazine features racer reports from the Big Frog 65, Syllamo's Revenge and The Almanzo 100. We also take a look at the bikepacking adventure race known simply as The Welsh Ride Thing.

XXC #12 also includes a portfolio of images from some of this year's gravel grinders including: The Almanzo 100, The Gravel Metric, and the Dirty Kanza 200. There is also an informative bikepacking primer article by coach Lynda Wallenfels that will help you get started on your first bikepacking adventure.

This deluxe edition of XXC #12 features a perfect bound spine, is printed on 80# text stock and a cover of 80# cover stock. The sort of thing that you'll want to keep around and not throw in the trash with your mom's Redbook magazines. At least we hope. Regular editions are also available here on MagCloud.com, cost slightly less and have slightly cheaper shipping options. Either way, we hope you enjoy XXC #12!